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End Days

"The cast members are uniformly able, except for young Van Oss, who is someone to be absolutist about. His Beatles shag, his piano grin, his buzz-saw voice, and his impeccable comic timing make him someone we're likely to hear a lot more about."

- Citybeat

 

"Offers welcome optimism and deadpan humor."

- IndyStar

 

"The cast ... is excellent. Nelson, played by Matthew Van Oss, is a sweet lovable geek of a teen who needs index cards to prompt him into proper conversation and combines singing the Torah with Elvis' pelvis."

- NUVO

 

"Big laughs ... Matthew Van Oss as a pivotal neighbor rounds out a winning ensemble."

- Indianapolis Business Journal

 

Brighton Beach Memoirs

"But, of course, Van Oss must carry this show, and he does so on energized young shoulders, mining the meaningful comedy and tender poignancy out of every line and situation."

- Daily Breeze

 

With a Bang

"Van Oss as John Boy was a real crowd pleaser. Masterful in his subtle delivery of dialogue as absurd as the cause of his blindness, he drew howls of laughter whenever he was on stage, performing hilarious physical stunts that only served to mock the notion of him being disabled."

- The Examiner

 

"But the real stand-outs of this show are Matthew Van Oss and Ben Rose, whose physical gags and broad comedy have consistently perfect timing. "

- NUVO

 

Speech and Debate

"Standing apart ... is the self-conscious but well-adjusted newcomer Howie (Matthew Van Oss)."

"Walks the difficult line of projecting adolescent uncertainties while not seeming at all uncertain in himself ... consistent credibility."

- IndyStar

 

"Memorable performance ... crafts some wonderful comic bits."

- NUVO

 

"Van Oss offers honesty with comedy when it counts."

"His understated performance never seeks to steal focus from the action at hand, willingly helping his scene partners to do their best work."

"Van Oss' ability to help his fellow cast members shine, while adding meaningfully to the fabric of performance himself, is the mark of one very talented actor."

- City Finder

 

Balzaminov's Wedding

"Matthew Van Oss is truly the highlight of this production. He perfectly encapsulates the sheepish, scared, funny and idealistic Balzaminov. His mannerisms, delivery and physical dexterity are responsible for much of the humor in this 90-minute production."

- The Examiner

 

As You Like It

"The beguiling Matthew Van Oss as Jacques."

- NUVO